Metropolitan Museum of Art, Strawberry Thief Decorative Hardboard Placemats, Boxed Set of 4
This eye-catching cork-backed set of four placements showcases a detail from Strawberry Thief (registered 1883, printed 1917–23), one of William Morris's (British, 1834–1896) most iconic creations.
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About William Morris, Strawberry Thief Design
The inspiration for this kaleidoscopic textile in the Museum's holdings was derived from the designer's country home, Kelmscott Manor, where a community of thieving thrushes would pluck the strawberries from his garden.